Transmission linkage wouldn’t go into gear?

Just use some parts cleaner to get the loc tite off the other piece.

I see that metallic little rod is what needs to go throw the center piece in order for it to turn when I am shifting. That metal piece was not all the way through there’s no way that guy was able to push it through even with a little hammer he would need to jack the car up and remove the front driver side tire to maybe get a better swing of the hammer to tap that piece in. Well I guess I can tow it to a transmission shop that was recommended down the road and they can see thats what needs to get in.

I had that lock for my tool box to make sure I made room so the rod can go up the shifter assembly

Now if I am able to get that tapped all the way in? Is there anything I can use to make sure it doesn’t back itself out?

Thank you again Ken and last thing from the previous images with I’m guessing the loc-tite that was all over the bottom of the gear housing. Do I need a gasket maker sealant. There wasn’t any stuff to begin with and if you can tell me the torque specs for those five torx bolts.

Ha, guess it wasn’t loc-tite it was either red gasket maker high temp or automatic transmission gasket maker? Would either be okay? High temp gasket maker or black since its also oil resistant? Stick to the transmission gasket maker?

Thank you, I will let you know when I finish.

So far got the plate where it goes over the gear shaft and got the shifter cables ends sanded down so it will fit when putting them through the gear shifter in the car center console. Got them to get back on the bracket that holds the two cables in the engine area. Now trying to get that piece that has the rolled pin down while having the smaller arm moved so I can push it down where I see the hole on the gear shaft but its being stubborn. SoOo close to finally finishing and this. I will take a picture.

The neutral lock I have where the shifter in the car is

The ends of the shifter cables are off and was able to get that piece but going to have to take it off just to make sure I have it lined up to the hole then press it with the biggest pliers I got.